Taking care of an elderly parent can be rewarding because you know you’re giving back to someone who helped raise you, but it also comes with its share of challenges. You’re trying to balance your own life, career, and family with meeting the needs of your parent. Being a caregiver providing in home senior care … Continue reading Balancing Life as a Caregiver in Jacksonville FL →

In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, we thought we would clear up some common myths that surround this disease that affects more than 5 million Americans, many of whom live right here. There is currently no way to prevent or cure this disease, but researchers are learning more every single day. It is … Continue reading 5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease →

Having a loved one in the hospital can be stressful, so when they are cleared for discharge home, it can be a relief. Many people find it more comforting and healing to recover in their own home instead of the hospital. However, going home can come with its share of challenges as well. You want … Continue reading Transitioning Home from the Hospital →

As we get older, we can have the tendency to collect things, some necessary and some that we can completely do without. So it is not uncommon for seniors to end up with a lot of clutter. Perhaps you have been wondering what you can do to help your mom, dad or loved one declutter … Continue reading Helping Your Loved One Declutter →

Seniors here love to stay active, which means that maintaining bone, muscle and joint strength is vitally important. Otherwise, older individuals can be kept from enjoying life to its fullest due to the increased likelihood of injury, fatigue and complications that arise from a lack of fitness. What’s more, broken bones heal more slowly as … Continue reading Muscle, Bone and Joint Health for Seniors →